The role involves performing complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to diagnose emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment for quality patient care, while also recording data and coordinating diagnostic studies for physician review. Responsibilities include monitoring patient progress, consulting with supervising physicians, planning team work, participating in research, and teaching students and residents complex techniques unique to Emergency Medicine.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess an NC PA/NP license, current BLS and ACLS certifications before starting, and must obtain ATLS after employment begins, with NPs needing ENP board certification or eligibility. Applicants should have Emergency experience, as new graduates are not currently being considered, and must be flexible to rotate through all specified shifts.
CoordinationCommunication SkillsPatient MonitoringPatient CareTeachingEmergency MedicineDiagnostic ProceduresTherapeutic ProceduresMedical DocumentationStatistical ReportingTeam PlanningComposure Under PressureResearch ParticipationRotating Shift WorkAdvanced Medical Knowledge
Job description
Department
04100
WFBMG
Emergency
Providers:
Hickory
Catawba -
Emergency
Medicine
Status:
Full time
Benefits
Eligible:
Yes
Hours
Per
Week: 30
Schedule
Details/Additional
Information: Varies Pay Range $59.00 - $88.50 WFEP –
Catawba
Valley
Medical
Center (CVMC)
APP
Job
Scope
Location: Hickory, NC. APPs are able to see all patients and work to the top of their license. High functioning hospital and cohesive team with low turnover. ~258 bed hospital. No TC designation but have Interventional Cardiology and lots of specialty support. Chest Pain and Stroke Center designation. No separate fast track.
Staff
5 physicians, 5-6 APPs scheduled daily. “APPs see 1.4 – 2.0 patients per hour.”
Role: Opportunities to see high acuity patients if desired but not required. Provider in Triage (PIT) shifts available during peak times are available and incentivized ($5 p/h). Able to consider NPs with Emergency experience. It is a higher acuity practice than some of our others. No new grads right now.
Training
depends on experience level.
Licensure
Must have NC PA/NP license (NPs must be ENP boarded or eligible), BLS, ACLS before starting. Must obtain ATLS after starting eventually.
Schedule
4:30am-2:30pm, 8:00-6:00pm, 10:00-8:00pm, 12:00pm-10:00pm, 2:30pm-12:30am, 7:00pm-4:00am. Hours after midnight are incentivized ($25 p/h). Core group of folks pickup the early AM shifts. Must be flexible to rotate through all shifts. Someone who wants all evenings would be great. Would prefer the 151.67 hour per month model.
Quarterly
Incentive
Bonuses: Eligible after 1 year of employment. $10,000-$16,000
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
Flexible Spending Accounts
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Adoption Assistance
Educational Assistance Program
Retirement Plans With Employer Match
Essential
FUNCTIONS: Performs complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in diagnosing emergency medical problems and prescribing necessary treatment and service for quality patient care. Records data and tentative conclusions for review by physician. Coordinates and schedules laboratory studies and diagnostic procedures. Explains the necessity, preparation, nature and anticipated effects of scheduled diagnostic and therapeutic procedures to the patient. Carries out complex patient care services under indirect physician supervision using advanced medical knowledge. Monitors progress of patients, maintain a record of the patient's progress, and consults with supervising physician when patient's progress does not meet anticipated and/or predetermined criteria. Plans and schedules work for the physician's health team ensuring proper distribution of assignments and adequate staffing, space and facilities for subsequent performance of assigned duties. Participates in basic science and clinical research projects conducted by supervising physician. Prepares statistical reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and appropriate recommendations or conclusions. Teaches students, residents and interns in complex techniques and procedures, which are unique to Emergency Medicine. Ensures complete and accurate documentation in the medical record of assessment and plan of care. Participates in continuing education in emergency/ urgent care. Remains up to date with department and hospital policy and guidelines. Ensures age/developmentally appropriate patient care is provided in accordance with Age-Specific Care Guidelines for the specific age groups served.
SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS: Excellent oral and written communication skills Ability to maintain composure and work efficiently under pressure Ability to perform complex patient diagnostic and therapeutic procedures Ability to work a rotating shift schedule Performs other related duties other than those described herein
Our
Commitment to
You:
Advocate
Health offers a comprehensive suite of
Total
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